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		Love & Rockets Vol 11 by Jaime Hernandez From one of the Top 100 Innovators (according to Time magazine) comes the graphic novel that The Comics Journal called 'one of the best stories in any medium' and named as the 13th best comic book of all time! Beautifully drawn, 'Wigwam Bam' is an amazingly rich meditation on the power memory has over one's everyday life, as presented through juxtaposition of the reality and idealization of the relationship between Jaime's best-loved characters, Maggie and Hopey. Praised by the likes of Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman, don't you miss out on one of the true comics geniuses of the 20th Century if you aren't reading Jaime Hernandez's work. SC, 8x11, 132pg, b&w
		Mad Archives Vol 1 Hc Written by Harvey Kurtzman; art by Kurtzman, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Will Elder, and John Severin; cover by Kurtzman In stores July 17. Celebrating fifty years of one of America's most popular humor magazines, this introductory, oversized Archive volume reprints the first six issues in their entirety - delivering 'Humor in a Jugular Vein.' Under the guidance of Harvey Kurtzman, one of history's most gifted storytellers, MAD defined satire for an entire generation of readers - children and adults alike. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: Consult your retailer order form for a special incentive. HC, 8x11, 224pg, FC
		Marvel Heroclix Premier Edition The Marvel HeroClix Premier Edition contains (10) pre-selected Marvel Comics characters and everything you need to play a two-player game in one box. The featured characters introduced in this set are Spider-Man, Wolverine, Elektra, Wolfsbane, Wasp, Hobgoblin, Sabretooth, Boomerang, Scarlet Witch, and Kingpin, and includes a rulebook, (2) double-sided maps, a Quick-Start rule sheet, a super powers and abilities card with collector's checklist, tokens, markers, and dice. Release Date: June, 2002.
		Neil Gaimans Coraline Hc by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean London native Coraline resides in a middle-class flat with her mother and father, and eccentric old neighbors nearby. This seemingly ordinary young girl has been keeping quite an extraordinary secret: there's a door hidden in her home which leads to a nightmare mirror image of her house, neighborhood, and family. Unfortunately, it's governed by a cruel presence which has set its hungry gaze on Coraline! Neil Gaiman weaves this haunting, otherworldly children's tale, complemented with bone-chilling interior illustrations rendered by Dave McKean. Also introduced in a special edition format limited to a print run of 4,000 copies. (Harper Collins Publishers) HC, 176pg
		New X-Men Vol 2 Tp Imperial cover by frank quitely grant morrison (w)/frank quitely, ethan van sciver & igor kordey (p) • THE SCOOP: Continuing Grant Morrison's bold reinterpretation of comics' #1 super team! • THE STORY: As protesters lay siege to the Xavier Institute, Professor X lies in a coma -- trapped within the shattered form of his evil twin! Cassandra Nova, the psionic psychopath inhabiting Xavier's body, has returned to Earth -- with the might of the entire Shi'ar Imperium! Collecting NEW X-MEN #118 - #126! • THE BUZZ: 'At the end of each issue, I find myself truly shocked -- wondering what will happen next and dreading the wait. Under Grant Morrison's guidance, NEW X-MEN has become the comic book equivalent of heroin. I can't wait for my next hit.' - Cinescape • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback!
		Ranma 1/2 Vol 20 Tp by Rumiko Takahashi In this volume: Genma receives a letter in the mail one day from none other than Ranma's mother… and she's coming to visit! In a state of panic, Genma tries to flee with Ranma in tow only to be stopped by Soun. Why is Genma so terrified of his former wife? Maybe because he promised her that Ranma would grow up to be the manliest of men or face seppuku (ritual suicide)! SC, 200pg, b&w
		Simpsons Clue The Simpsons? Suspected of murder?? The classic sleuthing game, Clue, becomes 'Simpsonized' as the Simpsons are all suspects in the murder of Montgomery Burns. Choose your favorite character and figure out whodunit! Release Date: May, 2002.
		Small Favors Vol 1 Tp (A) SC, 128pg, b&w
		Sorcerer Hunters Vol 10 Gn by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi The Sorcerer Hunters blast into the past as Carrot and Marron Glase's parents, Onion and Apricot learn what it means to be Sorcerer Hunters by journeying to a point in time where dark magic is welling and threatens to destroy everything. Though Apricot doubts her own worth, the sages Grand Pa, Big Mama, and even the malevolent villain Sacher Torte, show her why her fight, and her children's, is so necessary… Even while she gets buckwild in true Sorcerer Hunters fashion to show some skin of her own. SC, 176pg, b&w
		Spider-Man The Movie Adaptation photo cover • THE SCOOP: It's the official comic book adaptation of the wall-crawler's blockbuster movie - by Stan Lee and Alan Davis! • THE STORY: On May 3rd, the world will go for the ultimate spin as the big-budget Spider-Man motion picture explodes across movie screens! And now you can experience all the action, all the romance, all the humor, and all of the excitement in Marvel's official comic book adaptation! The origin of the wise-cracking wall-crawler! The debut of the grotesque Green Goblin! The blossuming romance of Peter Parker and Mary Jane! It's all here - and brought to you by one of the greatest creative teams of all time! After all, who could script the web-slinger's origin other than Stan 'The Man' Lee? And when it comes to crisp storytelling and beautiful lines, Alan Davis is beyond compare! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page, bookshelf one-shot is printed on glossy stock paper and features a cardstock cover.
		Star Wars Darkness Tp by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by ANDREW ROBBINSON Despite his successful completion of previous missions, the Jedi Council still feels that Quinlan Vos, a troubled Jedi struggling to regain stability after having his memory erased, walks dangerously close to the dark side. But when a prison planet under watch by the Guardians is attacked by an unidentified enemy, Quinlan Vos is specifically requested to investigate because of his Guardian ancestry. Fully recovered, or not, Quin is off on another suicide mission! Collecting the four-issue story arc. On sale August 7 SC, 96pg, FC
		Strangers In Paradise Vol 11 Brave New World Tp by Terry Moore This new trade paperback collects issues #44, 45, 47 & 48, and completes the 'Tropic of Desire' story from the previous collection, Tropic of Desire. Katchoo is in Hawaii missing Francine. Francine is in Tennessee missing Katchoo. In two storylines that weave together, both girls make radical changes in their lives that bring them back together at last… but at what cost? A riveting storyline about love and friendship featuring two of the comic industry¹s most unlikely heroes. SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w
		Vampire Princess Miyu Tv Vol 5 Dark Dvd From Tokyopop! Evil Shinma roam the Earth on a mission to unleash their darkness upon the Human race. Miyu was born the Vampire Princess and charged with the responsibility of banishing Shinma from the Earth. Stranded in the twilight between human and demon, She has the power to offer Humans the gift of eternal happiness with one bite, yet is herself, destined for perpetual solitude. Sharing a dark journey through the weaknesses of the human heart with her only companion, Larva, once an evil Shinma and now her devoted guardian, Miyu lives an endless quest as both the hunter and the hunted. Contains episodes 17-21. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Walking Tour Of The Shambles Sc by Neil Gaiman & Gene Wolfe Just a little distance from Fairie, in Dark Chicago, is 'The Shambles.' Chicagoans don't ever mention it. You won't find it in Fodors. And the Mayor will never award it 'Best Neighborhood'. But, if you must go there - and we really recommend that you don't - then you must carry, A Walking Tour of the Shambles, Neil Gaiman's and Gene Wolfe's indispensable guide to one of the most mysterious and horrific neighborhoods in Chicago, illustrated by one of America's finest artists of the macabre, Randy Broecker! In the vein of Charles Addams and Edward Gorey, Gaiman and Wolfe affect the voice of a tour guide through The Shambles, a fictitious place filled with magic and psychopaths, hidden torments and wonders. Venture at the risk of your own sanity! SC, 5x8, 64pg, b&w
		Werewolf Apocalypse Children Of Gaia Gn by Joe Gentile & Jerry DeCaire The latest graphic novel based on the noir universe of White Wolf's Werewolf: The Apocalypse role-playing game! When Werewolf betrays Werewolf! A member of the 'Children of Gaia' tribe hands a videotape of a fellow tribe member shape-changing, over to a local television station. Motives and plot-twists later, a bloody battle leaves many Lupine dead. The 'Children of Gaia' cavern-elders send five peacekeepers to track down their Judas and bring him back for questioning. Unfortunately, these five members of what is considered to be the pacifist tribe of the Werewolf mythos, follow a trail littered only with violence and frustration. Jerry DeCaire (X-Men, Wolverine) cranks up his 'cinematography approach' in this emotional tale! Cover by Drew Tucker. Squarebound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg
		Ancient Joe Tp created, written, & illustrated by C. SCOTT MORSE He never should've taken the Devil's silver. Now his wife's passed away, and though Joe fears the worst - that she's trapped in Hell, a captive of El Diablo - he's determined to find her and deliver her from the Devil's clutches, whatever the cost. Aided by a down-and-out repairman and a little girl with a tragic secret, Joe follows a path that leads him through the afterlife and beyond. A God? Myth? Man? Well, who can know? Not a soul, but Ancient Joe … Collecting the three-issue Ancient Joe miniseries by Eisner Award nominated creator C. Scott Morse, along with stories originally appearing in the Dark Horse Maverick 2000 annual, the Scatterbrain hardcover anthology, and the independently published Loud Cannoli. On sale August 7 SC, 120 pgs, 6'x9', b&w
		Art Of Comic Book Inking Vol 2 Tp by GARY MARTIN Gary Martin's The Art of Comic-Book Inking has become an industry-standard how-to guide for ink artists, but Gary hasn't been resting on his laurels. Since AoCBI's release, Gary has discussed his book with hundreds of inkers, aspiring and professional, and now he's produced an accompanying volume to fulfill inkers' most common requests. The Art of Comic-Book Inking II includes new sections regarding the inking of animation-styled pencils and how to problem-solve a myriad of common inking headaches, plus a handy compendium of textures and effects to give any inking assignment variety and verve. And in this volume, another small army of top professional black-fingered maestros - Martin, Karl Kesel, Alex Garner, Al Gordon, Rachel Dodson, Steve Leialoha, Randy Emberlin, Michael Bair, and Mike Royer - tackle the pencil art of four artists - Terry Dodson, Brent Anderson, Adam Warren, and Randy Green - each with vastly different styles that create diverse embellishing challenges. And each of these pencilled pages is included, reproduced in non-photo blue on full-size, high-quality art board so that every aspiring inker can try their own approach and have potential professional samples ready for action! On sale April 3. FOR MATURE READERS. SC, 64pg plus artboards, b&w 8 1/2' x 11'
		Black Heart Billy Tp by Dwyer, Remender, & Jaten Meet Billy Black, your average 20-something skate punk with a robot head! Watch! as he survives the high cost of living and fast times in San Francisco! See him spend his day handing beat-downs to hippies and dot-commies alike! Gasp! as Billy stumbles into a horrible conspiracy! Evil Nazi scientists have reincarnated Hitler, housing his evil soul in the corpse of Jerry Garcia! Their goal: to turn the world into mindless hippie zombies and begin the 4th Reich! The adventure that follows is a boss bowl of high-octane super-crunch as Billy fights the evil Garcia/Hitler robot, Deadhead! Can Billy... this rebel without a clue... save the world from free love and never-ending jams? New cover by Brian Wood. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w
		Botp Jason 12 In Action Figure Imported from Japan! Imported by Diamond Select and made by Medicom of Japan, here's the return of two classic 1/6th scale figures: the 'Real Action Heroes' editions of Mark and Jason of Battle of the Planets! Originally produced in the mid-90s, these 12' tall articulated action figures of the two lead G-Force team members were among the most popular of the Japanese toy series, and original versions of these figures are now sought-after collectors items. Now available for the first time in the U.S., these figures feature authentic fabric costumes and removable helmets, mounted on Medicom's all-new, highly articulated base body. The Jason figure includes a gun accessory, while the Mark figure features his sonic boomerang! Both will ship in window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002.
		Catwoman The Dark End Of The Street Tp Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Darwyn Cooke and Mike Allred; cover by Cooke In stores August 7. Collecting the first four issues of the hit CATWOMAN series, plus the lead-in backup tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762! Last seen at death's door, Selina Kyle - Catwoman - has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam's discovery of Selina forces her to make some hard choices: Will she stay hiding in the shadows, or move into the light to seek her destiny? At the crossroads, Selina resolves to land on her feet and reclaim the mantle of Catwoman! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 136pg, FC
		Charm School Vol 1 Tp by Elizabeth Watasin Collecting the first three issues of Charm School and the story, 'The Wrecking Faerie,' which introduced the dark and gorgeous faerie, Fairer Than. Also included is the first appearance of Bunny the Teen Witch from Action Girl Comics, and an all-new Bunny & Fairer Than story called 'Radiate,' as well as the debut appearance of Dr. Vanessa Leather, Monster Maker! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w
		Clive Barkers Hellraiser Collected Best Tp One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology, which ran from 1990-1993. Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection. The stories include: 'The Harrowing' Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross, 'The Harrowing' Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, 'Wordsmith' by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, 'Mazes of the Mind' by Mark Nelson, 'To My Son' by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, 'Death Where is Thy Sting' by Malcom Smith and Paul Johnson, 'The Lesson' by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, 'Dead Man's Hand' by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, 'Dead Things Rot' by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola, 'Dear Diary' by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran, 'The Threshhold' by Scott Hampton, 'The Girl in the Peephole' by Del Stone Jr. and Marc Hempel, and 'Losing Herself in the Part' by Murray/Dwayne McDuffie and featuring artwork by comics legend Gray Morrow. SC, 232pg, FC
		Cosmo Warrior Zero Vol 1 Cold Steel Immortals Dvd From Anime Works! A classic legend of honor among warriors by Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Harlock Saga). The time of lawlessness in deep space is coming to a close. Warrius Zero, a battle-weary admiral now serving the mechanized victors, is commanded to travel to the farthest reaches of the universe to hunt down a single wanted man, the mysterious space pirate once known as Captain Harlock! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Cowboy Bebop Complete Anime Guide #5 Based on the smash hit anime series, currently running on Cartoon Network! Cowboy Bebop has quickly become one of the most popular anime series of all time. Now is the perfect time to learn the details about Spike, Faye, Jet, and Ed (and let's not forget Ein!) that you might have missed in the fast paced action. Volume 5 features an extensive character guide to all of the characters in the Bebop universe, plus a bonus pull-out poster featuring the sinister Vicious. This volume covers the episodes: 'Pierrot Le Fou,' 'Boogie Woogie Feng Shui,' 'Cowboy Funk,' and 'Brain Scratch.' SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC
		Dos Fantas More Art Ashley Wood Sc by Ashley Wood Dos Fantas is an all-new collection of art by the Gold Spectrum Award-winning artist! A companion volume to the popular Uno Fanta: The Art of Ashley Wood, Dos Fantas features 96 pages of full-color illustrations, including many never-before-published pieces, and a look at designs for upcoming issues of Wood's Popbot. Introduction by Sam Kieth (Wolverine/Hulk, Four Women) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC
		Ex-Driver Vol 1 Downshift Dvd From Anime Works! The cars are hot but the girls are hotter! Pull over, highway patrol! Lorna Endou and Lisa Sakakino have eX-Driver licenses, assigned only to the best of the best. They're authorized to drive fast, drive recklessly, and hunt down malfunctioning AI-controlled cars that endanger the populace. With tricked-out cars and tricked-out moves, Lorna and Lisa rule the road! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Forge #5 by Various The best swords are made from a variety of metals that, when forged together, create a blade stronger than the sum of its parts. So too with CrossGen's Compendia Series. Forge #5 is a unique blend of fantasy, sci-fi, action, and adventure - one that cuts through genre conventions in a powerful new way. Speaking of swords, it will take a very special blade to take down the dragon in this month's triple-sized installment of Sojourn (chapters 8-10). Or maybe it will take something other than a blade to eliminate this threat. No one can accuse the Negation crew of bringing a knife to a gunfight in chapter 6 of this rollicking space odyssey. This one features more walrus people than ever before, as our intrepid escapees set out to rescue Captain Fluxor. Meridian brings a brighter sense of adventure to the pages of Forge, tempering the carnage of sci-fi spectacle with a dash of fairy-tale fantasy. But Sephie can certainly stand up for herself in a fight, as we see in chapters 23 & 24. Add to the mix three parts Crux (chapters 11-13), the most cosmic CrossGen series of all. This installment marks a turning point for our six Atlanteans. Pulled a hundred centuries out of their own time, they begin to discover their new place in the universe. Unfortunately, their place is linked to the Negation. Finally, from the far-flung future we visit a world that recalls Japan's feudal past with a double dose of The Path (chapter 4). The way of the sword is a hard path indeed, as General Ryuichi lays siege to the monastery of his old friend Obo-san, who is now a wanted man. Variety is certainly the spice of life, but it's also the key to the sharpest edge of entertainment - Forge#5. SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC
		Futabakun Change Vol 6 Gn After winning the Grealand Idol contest, Futaba is on the road to idol stardom! Futaba's next endeavor takes him/her to an idol competition at Water World, pitting Futaba against the jealous, self-promoting Kataki Kara, who will stop at nothing to win! Then, read as the relationship between female Futaba and Misaki heat up, to Misaki's tender confusion. But the real fire starts burning when Misaki stumbles across Futaba's family secret! SC, 192pg, b&w
		Gokudo Vol 4 Witches Extraordinaire Dvd From Enoki Films! The odds may be stacked against Gokudo, but he's not planning to slow down any time soon. This time, he's got a pair of bubble-headed Chinese witches to deal with, not to mention a spell-throwing talking panda. And if that isn't confusing enough, Gokudo wakes up one morning and finds that he's a girl again! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002.
		Htdm Vol 6 by Hikaru Hayashi As expected, skill in drawing powerful, combat scenes showing judo, karate, kendo, boxing, and other similar sports is an indispensable element to sports manga. For that reason, this volume in the acclaimed How to Draw Manga series provides the reader with thorough explanations for drawing marital arts and combat sports. This book methodically covers everything from basic movements to practical applications of the sports to actual manga scenes. SC, 10x7, 140pg, FC
		Lord Of The Rings Confrontation Board Game The second independent Lord of the Rings game designed by Reiner Knizia and illustrated by acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation board game follows the harrowing exploits of the Fellowship as they frantically race to bring Frodo to Mordor, while the dark lord Sauron seeks to capture Frodo and the One Ring before he reaches Mt. Doom. Designed for two opposing players, and utilizing a hidden movement system to simulate the search for the ring, and a conflict resolution system that yields brilliant cardplay mechanics, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation offers players unlimited strategy potential and exciting, often surprising, gameplay! Release Date: May, 2002.
		Manga The Art Of Manga Tp by Katy Coope Sixteen-year-old author and illustrator Katy Coope has turned her love of Japanese comic art into a super-cool, step-by-step process for kids. Easy-to-follow with text and pictures, this how-to-draw book will find an audience with fans of anime, manga, and all budding comic-book artists. (Scholastic Inc.) TP, 9x11, 64pg, FC
		Marvel Recharge Ccg Booster Display Battle your opponent using great super-heroes, deadly villains, awesome girls, and tremendous teams from the Marvel Universe. Featuring breathtaking new and rarely seen artwork from comics' hottest artists, Marvel ReCharge is a 250-card set featuring 150 unique game cards and 100 very rare, Power Plus foil cards. The highly anticipated follow-up to the smash Marvel OverPower CCG, ReCharge launches an elegant, all-new game mechanic that emphasizes strategy over eyestrain. But don't let the simplicity fool you. Seasoned gamers will enjoy ReCharge's deeper strategic levels as much as beginners will love collecting these eye-popping cards.
		Miracle Girls Vol 5 Pkt Tp by Nami Akimoto The Olsen twins with psychic powers! Mika is heartbroken that her boyfriend Chris has gone to London to study on an exchange program, so she builds a devise to amplify her teleportation powers. With the help of her twin sister Toni, Mika teleports to Chris' current location, which much to her surprise isn't London at all, but the island kingdom of Diamas. It seems that Chris has become caught in a web of secrets and lies involving twin princesses and a missing crown, and it's up to the Miracle Girls to solve the mystery! SC, 4x6, b&w
		Naughty Bits Vol 6 Burn Bitchy Burn Tp by Roberta Gregory Included in this collection is the classic, 'Fallout,' in which Bitchy Bitch believes she is going into menopause, causing her to flash back to her childhood in the 1960s, complete with memories of bomb shelters, school, and backstabbing kiddies. 'Adult-Erated' provides more insight into the past of the permanently PO'd and PMS'd protagonist, focusing on Bitchy's post-college years. The title strip, 'Burn, Bitchy, Burn,' centers on 'Witchy Bitch,' a 12th Century medicine woman and dead ringer for Bitchy Bitch. Accused of being a witch and sentenced to burning at the stake, Witchy feels no less oppressed by her society than her future counterpart. But is she really a witch? Includes an all-new strip created especially for this collection. MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w
		Oh My Goddess Vol 2 Leader Of The Pack Tp by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS This second of three 'remastered' volumes restores the 'lost' Oh My Goddess! stories and fills in early details of student Keiichi Morisato's life with the beautiful Belldandy, a live-in, literal goddess. You can believe that the struggles of daily life - earning extra cash, looking for an apartment, the odd motorcycle race - play out a bit differently when you've got a supernatural stunner in your corner. But the blessings come along with the inevitable curses, like the unannounced arrival of Belldandy's older sister, Urd, a sexy spitfire determined to help Keiichi get over his shyness in his relationship with Belldandy - 'help' him, that is, between the sheets! Includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. On sale August 7 SC, 152 pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4
		Peach Girl Vol 4 Pkt Gn by Miwa Ueda With all of the love-triangles and miscommunications of the past out of the way, Momo is finally with Toji, the boy she loves, and it should be a red-hot summer of fun and excitement for them except they still can't get over their hang-ups. With Toji's history of flaking out, Momo wants Toji to be as loud and proud of their relationship as possible, if only to help her feel more secure, but there are already some bumps in the road. For instance, Toji has a problem with making the hand-signal Momo wants him to make that is their secret way of saying 'I love you…' From his point of view though, what guy wouldn't be embarrassed to make them. SC, 176, b&w
		Resident Evil Code Veronica Vol 2 Tp Written by Lee Chung Hing; translated by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko; art and cover by Hui King Sum In stores August 7. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Claire and Steve continue to seek a way off Umbrella's creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC
		Scary Godmother Ghouls Out For Summer Tp by Jill Thompson Jill Thompson's most ambitious Scary Godmother mini-series is now available in one big book! This epic story centers on the origin of Scary Godmother and the lives of her Fright Side friends during one extended Summer Break. As Hannah goes off to suffer through a summer camp nightmare with her cousin Jimmy, Bug-a-Boo spends a horrible vacation with his nagging parents, and Orson is shipped off to Summer Ghoul with the Dark Master - an ancient and demented vampire whose pupils never graduate! But Scary Godmother gets the worst deal of all when her school days chum, Tinkaree, kidnaps her and takes her place as the Queen of the Fright Side! SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w
		Shazam Family Annual #1 Written by Otto Binder; art by C. C. Beck, Mac Raboy, Pete Costanza, Jack Binder, and Bud Thompson; painted cover by Beck In stores July 24. A 'lost' annual reprints four exciting Marvel Family adventures! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18, CAPTAIN MARVEL, JR. #12, and THE MARVEL FAMILY #1 and #10, this volume contains the amazing debut of the World's Mightiest Girl! Plus, watch the Marvels as they battle the villainy of Captain Nazi! Thrill as the Marvel Family combats the evil Sivana Family! And cheer as they face the deadly Black Adam for the very first time! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 80 pg
		Silent Mobius Vol 8 Advent Tp by Kia Asamiya It has been a full year since Roy's death and the A.M.P. each receive and e-mail from a woman claiming to be Katsumi. Suspicious of a proposed junkyard rendezvous, their old friend's appearance only confirms that Katsumi has become corrupted by Nemesis! Now, the A.M.P. must develop strategies against an enemy that knows them better than they know themselves! SC, 192pg, b&w
		Sparks Urban Fairy Tale Gn by Lawrence Marvit Lawrence Marvit's critically acclaimed series is presented in the graphic novel format he always envisioned! Containing all five original issues, plus 170 pages of all-new, unpublished material! This never-before-published material completes the tale of a lonely mechanic named Josephine, who creates her ideal man from scrap metal, and then must teach him to be human when he magically comes to life. In the process, she re-examines who she is, and what she wants in life. This modern take on Pinocchio comes with an introduction by writer, artist, and animator, Paul Dini. SC, 440pg, b&w
		Strangers In Paradise Book 3 Part 4 Hc by Terry Moore It's been a year in the making and now it's finally here! The latest edition in the Complete SIP Deluxe Hardcover Series is the sixth book in the series collecting issues #39-48 (excluding #46), the entire 'Tropic Of Desire' and 'Tropic of Cancer' story arcs! A special color section features the original cover art for every issue, plus notes, illustrations and writings by Moore during the making of the book. The Complete SIP books are handsome, high-quality editions designed to last a lifetime! Color slipcover with a gold foil-embossed hardcover. HC, 7x10, 192pg, PC
		Superman Our Worlds At War Vol 1 Tp Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, and Peter David; art by Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Ron Garney, Leonard Kirk, and various; cover by McGuinness and Cam Smith In stores August 7. The epic crossover event of last summer is collected in two volumes! Volume One finds Imperiex in its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed, and the planet is ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge uncertain alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies. Reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 264pg, FC
		Vandread Vol 3 Great Expectations Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! As if running from dangerous aliens wasn't hard enough, Hibiki makes an enemy out of Rabat, a trouble-making peddler with an unhealthy interest in Drita and the Vandread. Then, the Nirvana discovers a stranded human colony that awaits the prophesized 'Munya.' When the aliens attack, Hibiki and Jura finally combine to form a Vandread! Finally, Christmas arrives on the Nirvana, but can you still have a white Christmas in space? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002.
		Wheres It At Sugar Kat Tp by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Collecting the hit mini series! Sugar Kat, the most popular girl in the world, and her overachieving sister Rebecca, investigate a series of hobo disappearances in the small town of Bumrush, PA. There, they find an anorexic population preyed on by a cell of flatulent, overweight vampires. Can our girls stop the undead before they resurrect an army of vampires to dine on Middle America? Plus: An unpublished 16-page Sugar Kat story and a new interview with Carney and Phoenix! Critically acclaimed cartoon fun! SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w
		Zachary Holmes Case 2 The Sorcerer Hc by CARLOS TRILLO and JUAN BOBILLO The young master detective, Zachary Holmes, is brought a case by the most unlikely of clients, the tree-bound spirit of the legendary necromancer, Merlin! Queen Victoria is in danger, targeted by a diabolical sorcerer dead two centuries, the vile Lord Moriarty, who's wasted little time since his death, perfecting his mastery of the blackest magic. Soon, the evil Lord will become able to strike from beyond the grave, but how can a corporeal crimefighter - much less one with a mouse for a sidekick - apprehend a disembodied spirit? Written by Carlos Trillo (Cybersix, Video Noire) and illustrated by Juan Bobillo (Bird: The Tattoo) is a tale of magic, malevolence, and Merlin, and another imported Venture graphic album, published in a magnificent oversized hardcover edition in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available in limited quantities for the first time in an English-language edition! On sale April 17. HC, 48pg, FC, 9' x 12'
		3 X 3 Eyes Vol 5 Summoning Of The Beast Tp By YUZO TAKADA After living as a human with no recollection of her three-hundred plus years in a mystical Tibetan kingdom, Pai's supernatural powers have returned, but not her memories. These wondrous abilities are an exciting development for a seemingly typical Tokyo teenager...until she discovers that her Sanjiyan, the monstrous source of her power, is on the loose and can only be controlled within her by the Claw of Shiva, a sorcerous artifact that the memory-challenged Pai just happens to have bagged and tossed into the trash! But Yakumo, Pai's mortal-made-immortal boyfriend, is at her side, which for him may not be a good thing. He may be immortal but he's not indestructible, and eternal life isn't much comfort when you're being torn to pieces! On sale August 14 SC, 152pg, b&w
		Adventures Of The Mini-Goddess Vol 4 The Skuld Files Dvd From Pioneer Entertainment! They're cute, they're small, they're... Oh, My Goddess! Whenever Keichi leaves the house, Belldandy, Urd and Skuld shrink themselves to play with the other residents of the area. Whether it's life trapped in a jar of miso paste or the revolt of Urd's clones, the goddess adventures are dangerously funny! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		All Star Comics Archives Vol 8 Hc Written by Gardner Fox, John Broome and Robert Kanigher; art by Joe Kubert, Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Lee Elias, Paul Reinman, and various; cover by Win Mortimer In stores July 31. The adventures of the Justice Society of America reached a high point in the stories collected here. Reprinting ALL STAR COMICS #34-38 (1947-1948), this volume also features a foreword by writer and Golden Age enthusiast Roy Thomas. It was a time of supreme villainy: the Wizard, Per Degaton, the Injustice Society of the World, and more - some of DCU history's most vile characters. As a bonus, Superman and Batman make guest-appearances as members! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 208pg, FC
		Betterman Vol 2 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! A deadly virus has attacked humanity with vicious intent! At the forefront of the battle is the enigmatic Akamatsu Industries, clandestine organization that uses neural enhanced weapons known as Awakeners to battle the virus. But will the combined efforts of this secret organization and the mysterious warrior Betterman be enough to save Tokyo? Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Cardcaptor Sakura Master Of The Clow Vol 1 Gn From CLAMP, the same team that brought you Magic Knight Rayearth, Clover, Chobits and Angelic Layer! A whole new adventure begins! Though Sakura has completed her quest and collected all of the Clow Cards, she must now face an even greater challenge. A new boy has appears at her school claiming to be the reincarnation of Clow Reed, the powerful magician who made the Clow Cards. What does he want? Is Sakura strong enough face the cards' creator? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (7 of 12)
		Cardcaptors Anime Book Vol 6 Tp by CLAMP When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge of a lifetime. Something is out of tune at Readington Elementary when the Song card appears in the school music room. Things get weird when young Sakura finds herself three inches tall in her quest for the Little card. And her brother Tori is being haunted by a mysterious card that looks just like Sakura! SC, 5x7, 148pg, b&w (6 of 12)
		Cardcaptors Vol 8 Times Of Need Dvd Dub From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura would have a much harder time capturing the Clow Cards by herself. Fortunately, whether Sakura is feeling ill or sneaking around a museum late at night, Li, Meilin, and her best friend Tomoyo support Sakura despite all of their differences. With her friends' help, the Clow Cards don't stand a chance! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002.
		Classic Comic Characters #33 Tubby Statue Tubby was alternately Little Lulu's closest companion and biggest nemesis - forever getting into mischief and hatching schemes. Tubby and his club, the Junior Paratroopers often found themselves matching wits with Lulu, with often disastrous results. In the game of girls vs. boys, Lulu reigned supreme. Tubby also had a secret identity as 'The Spider,' a sleuth that was a master of odd-ball disguises that discovered the perpetrator of many mysterious occurrences like…who stole the popcorn?! Each statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button, and booklet as extras. Each piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale July 10 4' tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies
		Cowboy Bebop Vol 2 Gn by Hajime Yatate & Yutaka Nanten The exciting misadventures of the motliest crew of bounty hunters this side of Ganymede, as currently seen on Cartoon Network! Spike Spiegel, Jet Black and Faye Valentine are on the hunt for new targets, inspired by the hit anime series. Cowboy Bebop blends science fiction, spaghetti westerns, film noir, and jazz music into a new genre that's all about style. As each volume features four stand-alone adventures, this is the perfect time to find out what all the excitement is about. SC, 5x7, b&w
		Dirty Pair Statue Genetically enhanced super-babes Kei and Yuri are always in trouble, especially when their adventures are created by American 'manga' artist Adam Warren! We have enlisted two great talents- the aforementioned Mr. Warren and the talented folks at Big Chief studios to create the niftiest Dirty Pair collectible yet: a fully-detailed polyresin sculpture. Depicting the dynamite duo in an animated action pose, this prepainted statue will enhance any statue collector or comic fan's mantlepiece or bookshelf. Measuring approximately 10' high on a sculpted base, the piece comes packaged in a full-color collector's box. A black & white sketchbook showing Adam Warren's roughs is included. 10' tall, prepainted
		Dragon Knights Vol 3 Gn by Mineko Ohkami Part dragons. Part knights. All glam! Beneath Draqueen Castle lies a secret staircase to a forbidden room, and behind a hidden door lies… well, no one knows, but it's probably pretty scary! The Dragon Knights are finally back home and at peace, but all is not well with the Kingdom now that Nadil is dead. His agents are on the rise, amassing an army to try to steal back Nadil's head. Meanwhile, a young demon is found inside the castle. Could he be a spy? Or is there really dissention in the demon ranks? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 17)
		Dragonball Z Movie Return Of Cooler Uncut Dvd From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Traveling to New Namek, Goku, Gohan, and the rest of the Z-Fighters must spring into action to save the beleaguered planet from the world-devouring entity, the Big Gheti Star! Worst of all, at the heart of this metal giant lurks an old nemesis Cooler! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.
		Geobreeders Book 4 Unfriendly Skies by Akihiro Ito The ongoing feud between Kagura Security and the Phantom Cats has been legendary, but the stakes are raised even higher when one of our heroes is kidnapped! Making matters worse, hostage and hijackers alike are trapped on a jet airplane that the army is trying to shoot out of the sky! Getting stuck between the government and the Phantom Cats isn't the best place for any self-respecting action hero to be! Written and illustrated by the mega-talented Akihiro Ito, Geobreeders is a high-octane slugfest that never runs short on action, thrills, and cute girls with machine guns! SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w
		Geobreeders Ova 2 Disc Box Set Dvd From U.S. Manga Corp! Twice the action! Twice the fight scenes! Twice the fun! Enjoy the complete Geobreeders experience with this 2-DVD set featuring Geobreeders and Geobreeders: Breakthrough. Approximate running time: 210 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Geobreeders Ova Vol 2 Breakthrough Dvd From U.S. Manga Corp! Big Guns! Big Explosions! Big Trouble! Gun-toting babes versus supernatural bad guys! Join Kagura Total Security, a pack of lovable loose cannons dedicated to wiping out phantoms. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE
		Gloom Cookie Vol 2 Tp by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Collecting issues 7-12 of the popular gothic soap-opera series - follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex; discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian; and see triumph turn to humiliation in Vermillion the poet's ultimate plot against Lex. Plus NEW material, including pages from Darrick Robertson and Jhonen Vasquez! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w
		Gto Vol 4 Gn by Tohru Fujisawa When trouble at school reaches the boiling point, Eikichi Onizuka is left to wonder if his job, and all of his teaching dreams, are history. But the promise of a date with a cute co-worker means he can't give up now! It'll take more than violent kids and the killer school sports meet to keep Onizuka from crossing the finish line. And if can get through this big mess, he may finally become the Great Teacher he's destined to be. SC, 5x7, b&w
		Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Gn by Yadate & Tomino, & Tokita The Gundam pilots are back, and their Mobile Suits are better than ever as they wage one last battle for permanent peace! The year is After Colony 195, and the Gundam boys have taken a stand for eternal peace by deciding to destroy their robotic weapons, Gundams. The peace is broken, however, when Mariemaia Khushrenada, who claims to be the daughter of the late Oz leader Treize, kidnaps Relena and declares a war of independence against the United Earth Sphere Nation. Perhaps it's time to pull those Gundam units out of retirement… SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w
		Kazan Vol 1 Gn #7 by Gaku Miyao Kazan reaches the end of the road in Goldene, and makes it into the secret throne room of the Water Princess. Kazan's true age, the final fate of Elsie, and the secret of Kamushin are all revealed in this volume's thrilling climax! All of Kazan's adventures have led to the moment when his love for Elsie is tested for the final time. Don't miss this action-packed conclusion to Kazan's epic journey! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w
		La Blue Girl Vol 5 & 6 Dvd (A) Release Date: August, 2002. DVD
		Legion Of Super Heroes The Great Darkness Saga Tp Written by Paul Levitz; art by Keith Giffen, Curt Swan, Pat Broderick, Larry Mahlstedt, and Romeo Tanghal; cover by Giffen and Mahlstedt In stores August 14. One of the greatest storylines in the Legion's history is collected in this new edition of THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA. One of the deadliest forces of the DC Universe resurfaces in the 30th century, wreaking havoc on the Legion of Super-Heroes. Note: This edition does not contain the pull-out poster from the previous edition. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC
		Love Hina Box Set Vol 1 Dvd From Bandai Entertainment! Inspired by a promise he made with a cute little girl 15 years ago, Keitaro struggles to pass the entrance exams for Toudai (Tokyo University) so he can be re-united with his childhood love. Despite failing miserably, he's offered the position of manager of the Hinata Inn, a female-only residence, which happens to cause a bit of inconvenience with the current tenants. However, he still has that promise to fulfill, if only he could remember her name. Will the girls of Hinata Inn capture his heart instead? Release Date: February, 2002.
		Lucifer Vol 3 A Dalliance With The Damned Tp Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross, Dean Ormston and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by Christopher Moeller In stores August 14. The third trade paperback collecting the acclaimed VERTIGO series LUCIFER, A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED finds the Lightbringer hard at work on a New Creation - outside the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe-building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow. Reprints LUCIFER #14-20. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC